To sign "appointment," start by holding your non-dominant hand flat in front of you with the palm facing down. Form your dominant hand into an "A" handshape. Hover your dominant hand slightly above your non-dominant hand, make a small circular motion, and then bring it down firmly to rest on the back of your non-dominant hand.
Sign "doctor," then "appointment," followed by "today." The firm placement of the "A" handshape emphasizes the scheduled, official nature of the visit.
Point to the person to sign "you," sign "make," then "appointment." Remember to raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign "my," "appointment," "time," and then the number "3." Ensure the dominant hand lands solidly to visually represent that the time is set.
Sign "doctor," then "appointment," followed by "today." The firm placement of the "A" handshape emphasizes the scheduled, official nature of the visit.
Point to the person to sign "you," sign "make," then "appointment." Remember to raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign "my," "appointment," "time," and then the number "3." Ensure the dominant hand lands solidly to visually represent that the time is set.
Yes, the small circular motion is important. It adds a natural flow to the movement before the hand lands firmly to 'set' the date, and it helps distinguish the movement from simple tapping signs.
You should always use your non-dominant hand as the flat base hand. Your dominant hand should be the one forming the "A" handshape and performing the active circling and landing motion.
Yes! You can use this sign for a doctor's appointment, a professional meeting, or a scheduled get-together. It works universally for any pre-arranged meeting or reservation.
